Current conditions at
Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)
Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.
A Few Clouds
81°F
27°C
| Humidity | 88% |
| Wind Speed | NE 3 mph |
| Barometer | 29.94 in (1013.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 77°F (25°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 88°F (31°C) |
| Last update | 22 Aug 9:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles ESE Palmetto LA
Today
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
LikelyTonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly CloudySaturday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-stormsSaturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Detailed Forecast
Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Palmetto LA
30.69°N 91.83°W
30.69°N 91.83°W
6:46 am CDT Aug 22, 2025
10am CDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 28, 2025
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